Ostatu Rioja Alavesa Rosato
Grenache,Tempranillo,Viura
| Vintage: | 2019 |
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| Description: | Bodegas Ostatu Rioja Alavesa Rosado has been a favorite of ours for years, ever since spring 2012, when it fi rst saw the inside of one of our stores. It is the highlight of Ostatu's "sensible" range (as opposed to their "singular" range, their expensive single-vineyard wines), and is perhaps the highlight of reasonably-priced Rioja rosé as a whole. This year, it is 70% Tempranillo, 27% Garnacha, and 3% Viura. Fermented in stainless steel and bottled young, it is light in color and body and might provide a nice alternative for someone who likes Provence rosé but is looking for something new. The nose yields fl oral notes, golden apple, and peach, while on the palate its measured acidity lends it a bit more refreshing liveliness than some Provence rosé. Red berries and the same fl oral and tree fruit notes on the palate, with a hint of soft tannins on the fi nish. It's always a great value, but stock up now while it's on sale or take the plunge and try it for the fi rst time. Try it with crispy roast duck and plum sauce, or with grilled asparagus and raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. Producer Bodegas Ostatu is a family winery located in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa region in the town of Samaniego. The Saenz de Samaniego family has been in the area for many generations. The winery dates back over two hundred and fifty years. The vineyards, which are protected by the Sierra de Cantabria range, are composed of chalk and clay and the average age of the vines is 50 years. The estate is comprised of over forty hectares of vines located in and around the town of Samaniego. The poor soils and the unique location at the foot of this mountain range together create a special microclimate that is very favorable to the Tempranillo grape. Until recently all the wine was made in the carbonic maceration process and intended for early consumption. This philosophy changed when Hubert de Bouard de Laforest of Chateau Angelus saw the vineyard sites of the family and expressed an interest in collaborating on a special project. He realized that the age of the vines, combined with the unique orientation of the vineyards, could produce drastically different wines that could compete on the world stage. By changing from carbonic maceration to traditional fermentation and by reducing yields in the vineyards, Ostatu became able to produce wines which live up to their full potential. Inigo Saenz de Samaniego, the youngest of six brothers and sisters, is now at the helm of the winemaking. Building on the innovations of the joint project with the French, Inigo is continuing to seek elegance through the modernization of the family's wines. |
| Price: | $ 14.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Previously available from Blanchards Wines and Spirits Marshfield
| Address: |
418 Lagrange West Roxbury, MA 02132 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 617-327-1400 |
First added to 1000 Corks on March 24, 2020.
This product was inactivated March 13, 2022.
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